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Anatomy Lab 6
Gross Anatomy of the Digestive, Urinary, and Reproductive Systems
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Anatomy
Undergraduate 2
03/16/2009

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Term
Digestion and Reabsorbtion
Definition
A process of food being broken down and molecule and nutrients being absorbed into the circulatory system.
Term
Salivary Glands + Types
Definition

Types= Parotid, Submandibular, and sublingual

They Lies extrenal to the mouth and they pour their secretory product (saliva) into the ducts that empty into the oral Cavity.

  1. Parotid gland= is anterior to the ear on the interoir surface of the mouth.
  2. submandibular gland= is on the interior suface of the jaw. Inferior to the jaw.
  3. Sublingual Gland=is inferior to the tongue, on the interior of the mouth.
Term
Nasopharnyx
Definition
Superiour part of the pharnyx, which lies posteriorly to the nose and extends inferiorly to the soft platate. I parellel to the oropharnyx and meet the pharnyx in the same spot as the oropharnyx.
Term
Oropharnyx
Definition
The intermediate portion of the pharnyx lying posterior to the mouth and extending from the soft platate to the hyloid bone. It is parellel to the naropharnyx and connects to the pharynx in the same spot.
Term
Epiglottis
Definition
A large leaf shaped piece of cartilage lying on the top of the larnyx, attached to the thyroid cartilage. The attached portion is free to move up and down, to cover and uncover the glottis (where the nasopharnyx connects to the pharnyx) while swallowing.
Term
Esophagus
Definition
Connects the mouth/ pharnyx to the stomach and lies dorsal to the trachea.
Term
Perstaltic Muscle Contraction
Definition
These are along the expansion of the esophogus, they  move the food downward to the stomach.
Term
Stomach + Segments
Definition

Consists of four segments; Cardia, Fundus, Body and Pylorus. It serves as a mixing and waiting area for food prior to entering the small intestine. Also, some of the digestion of the protiens occurs in the stomach.

  1. Cardia= The superior part of the stomach where the food comes out of the esophagus into the stomach.
  2. Fundus= The edge that is inferior to the greater curature of the stomach.
  3. Body= The stomach of a whole on the internal surface, the big part.
  4. Plyoris= The inferior portion of the stomach where the stomach connects to the small intestine, the chyme is released into it.
Term
Rugea
Definition
Longitudinal Folds that line the interior of the stomach. They contract to stir the food into chyme and push it down into the small intestine.
Term
Small Intestine + Segements
Definition

A long tube of the GIT the begins at the pyloric sphinctor of the stomach and coils through the central and inferior portion of the abdominal cavity, then it ends at the large intestine. This is where 90% of the foods digestion and absorbtion occurs. It consists of three segements; Duodenum, Jejunum, and Ileum.

  1. Duodenum= The first potion of the small intestine that the chyme gets pushed into by the plyoric sphinctor of the stomach. This is where the enzyme from the pancreas are secreted into for the digestion of the chyme.
  2. Jejunum= The  superior part of the small instine, where the food passes though second, after the duodenum.
  3. Ileum= The third and last part of the small intestine where the chyme goes after it passes though the jejunum, it goes from here into the cecum/ ascending colon of the large instine.
It also has the Ileocecal sphinctor, this is where the food passes into the large intestine. It regulates how much of the chyme goes into the large intestine.
Term
Duoduenum
Definition
The first segement of the small intestine, it recieves food from the digestive glands. This is also where the enzymes from the pancreas are secreted.
Term
Jejunum
Definition
Middle part of the small intestine, between the duodenum and iluem.
Term
Ileum
Definition
The terminal part of the small intestine, where it connects with the large intestine or the colon, at the cecum or ascending colon.(or=same thing)
Term
Ileocecal Spincter
Definition
Controls the whether the chyme goes into the colon or not.
Term
Large Intestine + Segements
Definition

Portion of the GIT which extends from the small intestine to the anus. It is divided into four segements; Cecum, ascendning colon, transverse colon, decending colon, and sigmoid colon.

  1. Cecum= The first part of the large intestine where the chyme enters from the small intestine's iluececal sphincter. It leads the food to the ascending colon.
  2. Ascending colon= the second part of the large intestine, after the cecum, is carries the food up to the trasverse colon.
  3. Transverse colon= the third part of the large intestine, that the food passes through, after the ascending colon, and to the decsending colon.
  4. Decsending colon= The fourth part of the large intestine, where the contents is carried downward from the transverse colon to the sigmoid colon.
  5. Sigmoid Colon=  The fifth part of the large intestine that the contents goes through, it takes the chyme from the decsending colon, to the rectum. 
  6. Rectum= The last portion of the large intestine where the last contenst on the fecal matter get absorbed (water). After this it gets pushed out into the renal canal, anus, and external and internal anal sphincters and gets defected.
Term
Cecum
Definition
A blind sac inferior to the ileum, the appendix is found at the end of it. This is where the chyme come out of the small intestine into the large intestine.
Term
Colon + Portions
Definition
Consists of the ascending, transverse, decsending and Sigmoid Portions of the large intestine. Digestion is completed here, then water and other materials are absorbed from the fecal Mass.
Term
Rectum
Definition
The terminal part of the Large intestine, opens to the exterior by the renal canal, anus and external, internal anal sphincters to be defecated.
Term
Internal and External Anal Sphincters
Definition
Function in the process of defectation, in the anus.
Term
Defectation
Definition
The emptying of the fecal matter from the rectum.
Term
Liver + Functions
Definition

A large reddish-brown organ located on the right side, directly inferior to the diaphram, it consist of a left and right lobe.

Functions= Metabolism of nutrients, storage, cleansing of blood, and synthesis of bile salts.

Term
Gallbladder
Definition
Hangs inferiorly to the liver. It stores and concetrates bile until it is needed to break down fatty foods. The common bile duct delivers the enzymes and bile to the duodenum.
Term
Common Bile Duct
Definition
Delivers the material used in the digestive to duodenum.
Term
Pancreas
Definition
A soft reproperitoneal organ, a long organ lying along the greater curveture of the stomach and conncted by a duct to the duodenum. It works as both a exocrine gland, (secreting pancreatic juice; trypsin, chymotrypsin, alkaline fluids, lipase, trypsinogen) and as a endocrine gland (secreting insulin, glucagon, somastostain, and pancreatic polypeptide).
Term
Islets of Langerhans
Definition
Islands in the pancreas that are responsible for the Secreates of insulin and glycagon directly into the blood. Involved in the endocrine functions of the pancreas.
Term
Thoracic Cavity
Definition
Cavity superior to the diaphram, it contains two pleural cavities; the mediastum and pericardium cavity.
Term
Abdominopelvic Cavity
Definition
Cavity inferior to the diaphram. It consists of most the digestive organs and glands, as well as the reproductive cavity.
Term
Coelomic (peritoneal) fluid
Definition
Provides protection (from friction) and support to the organs. It is produced by a serous membrane; the peritoneum.
Term
What are the four quadrants of the Abdonimon?
Definition
  1. Right Upper
  2. Left Upper
  3. Right Lower
  4. Left Lower
Term
What are the four region lines of the Abdominal cavity? And where are they located.
Definition
  1. Subcoastal Line- Upper horizontial line which passes below the rib cage, through the pylorus (lower portion) or the stomach.
  2. Intertubercular Line- Lower horizontil line, which joins the iliac crest.
  3. Right Midclavicular Line- Goes through the midline of the right clavicle, and is slightly medial to the right nipple.
  4. Left Midclavicular Line- Goes through the midline of the left clavicle, and is slightly medial to the right nipple.
Term
What are the regions of the abdominal cavity?(9) and where are they located?
Definition
  1. Umbilical Region- Centrally located
  2. Left lumbar Region- To the left of the umbilical region.
  3. Right Lumbar Region- To theright of the umbilical Region.
  4. Epigastric Region- Directly above from the umilical region.
  5. Left Hypochondriac Region- To the left of the Epigastric Region.
  6. Right Hypochondriac Region- To the right of the Epigastric Region.
  7. Hypogastric (pubic) region- Directly below the umbilical region.
  8. Left Iliac region- To the left of the pubic region
  9. Right Iliac Region- To the right of the pubic region.
Term
Kidneys
Definition
A pair of reddish organs that are located in the lumbar regions that regulates the water and electrode balance, and removes solute waste. It also produces urine, it then flows through the ureter, into the urinary bladder, where it is stored until it leaves through the utethra during micturition.
Term
Ureter
Definition
Two tubes that connect the kidney with the urinary bladder. It connects posteriorly to the urinary bladder.
Term
Urinary Bladder
Definition
A hollow, muscular organ situated in the pelvic cavity, posterior to the pubic symphasis. It recieves urine by the ureters and stores it until it is excreted through the urethra, during micturition.
Term
Nephron
Definition
The functional unit that the filtrate flows through when is it in the kidney, each kidney has about 1 million nephrons. It consists of a renal corpuscle, renal tubule, a glomerulus, a proximinal convulated tubule, a distal convulated tublule, a loop of henle (thin and thick limbs), a collecting duct and a papillary duct. These all lead to the minor and major calyxs and then to the renal pelvis and through the ureter.
Term
Renul Hilus
Definition
The deep groove located in the center of the kidney on the medial border. It is where the union between the kidney and renal artery, renal vien, ureter, nerves, and lymphatic medulla occurs.
Term
Renal Corpuscle and its function
Definition
Part of the nephron in the kidney that helps function this the flitration of filtrate. It is made up of two parts, the capillaries; the glomerulus, and the double walled Bowman's (Glomerular) corpusle. It's function is to filter blood as it flows through the glomerulus, and only let the water and solutes through to the renal corpuscle, this is known as flitrate (water and solute).
Term
Renal Tubules
Definition
From the renal corpuscle the filtrate moves through the three parts of the tubules' proximinal and distal convulated tubules, and the loop of henle. Here the filtrate eventually becomes urine.
Term
What are the three aspects involved in the formation of urine in the nephron?
Definition
  1. Filtration
  2. Selective Reabsobtion (of the small molecules)
  3. Secretion (of unwanted materials)
Term
What are the three homeostatis mechanisms controlled by the kidneys involved in the formation of urine?
Definition
  1. Blood pressure regulation
  2. Water regulation
  3. Erythrocyte Production.
Term
Renal Pyramids
Definition
8-18 cone-like structures, they taper towards the hius then terminate as a "renal papilla". They are seperated by, "renal columns". They point towards the renal papilla.
Term
Minor Calyx
Definition
The urine which is formed in the nephrons flows into these. They are a funnel or cup-like structure which then drains urine into the Major Calyx.
Term
How does the urine leave the Kidneys?
Definition
It leaves through the ureter after it goes through the renal pelvis.
Term
Adrenal Gland
Definition
Superior to the kidneys , and usually surronded by adipose tissue. It's a major endocrine gland, it is divided into a, "outer adrenal cortex" and "inner adrenal medulla". It secretes " Adosterone", which regulates he body's salts and water balance. The medulla secretes epinephrine and nor- epinephine which are produced for aid in the "fight of flight" responce.
Term
Seminiferous Tubules
Definition
These are ducts in the testes, that are over 200 meters in lenght where spermatozoa are produced.
Term
Spemation Artery
Definition
It branches from the abdominal aorta, and supplies the testes with blood.
Term
Spermatic Vien
Definition
The blood from the testes empty into these, then empty into the left renal vien and to the inferior vena cava.
Term
Scrotum
Definition
Holds the testes, it consists of skin, connective tissue, and cremaster muscles, which are responsible for contracting and bring up the testes in reaction to cold or sexual arousal. It also contains the medial septum and the aspermatic cord. The medial septum divides the testes into two sides. The aspermatic cord contains the blood, lymph vessels, vas deference, testicular nerves and is where the cremaster muscles are located.
Term
Spermatic Cord
Definition
Extends from each testis to the inguinal area, contains blood and lymph vessels, vas deferens, testicular nerves, and cremaster muscles.
Term
Cremaster Muscles
Definition
These are the muscles in the scotum that make the testes come closer to the body, in response to sexual arousal or cold temperatures.
Term
Epididymus
Definition
Are storage and maturation spaces for spermatozoa. It is located posteriorly to the testes. It is connected to the vas deference, so during emission the sperm goes from the epididymis, through the vas deference, to the ampulla duct which leads it to the ejaclatory duct and out the urethra.
Term
Ductus (vas) Deferens
Definition

Spermatozoa enters this during emission, from the epididymis. They extend superiory into the pelvic cavity and end in enlargements known as ampulla duct.

Term
Ejactulatory Duct
Definition
Is between the ampulla duct and the urethra, the sperm enters here, and joins the secretions of the prostate, cowpers glands and the seminal vessicle, then leaves the penis through the urethra.
Term
What vesicle and two glands is important to the male reproductive system and essential for sperm motility?
Definition
  1. Seminal Vesicle- provides energy for the sperm by secreting fructose.
  2. Prostate Gland- the secretions are acidic and contain an antibiotic that kills bacteria that may cause infection.
  3. Bulbourethral (cowper's) Gland- secretions neutralixe and lubricate the urethra, and the glans penis.
Without them the sperm would not be able to swim and would be damaged by the pH level in females.
Term
Seminal Vesicles
Definition
Posterior to the urinary bladder. It provides energy to the spermatozoa, by secreting fructose. They also secrete a clotting agent and a slightly alkaline fluid, so that the acidity of the vagina doesnt harm the sperm.
Term
Prostate Gland
Definition
Secretions are slightly acidic fluid that contains an antibiotic to help kill bacteria and may prevent urinary tract infections. Found around the urethra, as it exits the urinary bladder.
Term
Bulbourethral (cowpers) Gland
Definition
Is found at the base of the penis. They are responsible for secreting a thick, alkaline mucous which serves to neutralize and lubricate the urethra and  the glans penis.
Term
Semen
Definition
Includes enzymes which function in dissolving vaginal mucous, killing bacteria, clotting fluids and then later liquifying fluids.
Term
What are the three parts of the penis?
Definition

Penis- Has three regions, three cylindrical bodies of erectile tissues.

Regions

  1. Root- Attaches the penis to the body
  2.  Body- or shaft, the middle, tubular portions.
  3. Glans- The most distal and is somewhat enlarged relative to the shaft.
Bodies
  1. Corpus Spongium- on the vental side of the penis and it wraps around the urethra.
  2. Corpora Caverosa- on the outside of the corpus spongium
Term
Erectile Tissue
Definition
During intercourse these tissues are engorged with blood which is responsible for erection and overall enlargement.
Term
Corpus Spongiosm
Definition
Two or more bodies. There are one on each side of the penis and wraps around the urethra. (Erectile Tissue)
Term
Corpora Cavernosa
Definition
Cylindrical bodies superior to the corpus spongium.
Term
Ovary
Definition
Consist of the outer cortex where the ova develop and an inner medulla where the major arteries and viens and located.
Term
Uterus
Definition

A muscle organ, used for protect, and supprt of a developing fetus. It consists of three layers, the outer serousa, middle myometrium (smooth muscle), and inner endothelium.

Muscular Layer provides the labour contractions necessary during the birthing process.

Term
Endometrium
Definition
The mucosal layer in the uterus that isbuilt up and broken down in cycles corresponding to hormone levels.
Term
Cervix
Definition
Part of the uterus which is the posterior portion that narrows, leading to the urethra.
Term
Cervical Canal
Definition
A narrow passage of the cervix that goes from the uterus to the vagina.
Term
What are the three layers of the Vagina? and What are its functions?
Definition

Layers:

  1. Outer Adventitia
  2. Middle Muscularis
  3. Inner Mucosa

Function

  1. Passageway for the fluids associated with menstartion
  2. Recieves the penis during intercourse and holds the sperm until they move to the uterus.
  3. Forms the birth canal through which the body is born.
Term
Vulva or Pudendum
Definition
The collective external Genertalia as a whole, Mons pubis, labia minor and labia major, clitoris, and the batholin's glands.
Term
Mon Pubis
Definition
Made Mostly of Adipose Tissues; Its functions is to protect the symphasis pubis.
Term
Vestibule
Definition
Includes the vaginal and urinary orifices. It is enclosed by the labia minora and labia majoria.
Term
Labia Majoria
Definition
Thick folds composed highly of adipose tissue
Term
Labia Minora
Definition
Thin folds of Adipose Tissue. It forms a "Prepuce" over the clitoris.
Term
Clitoris
Definition
Is found internally, and is mostly a sencory organ. It is composed of the same erectile tissue that is found in the penis.
Term
What are the female equivalent of the male's Cowper's Glands?
Definition
The Batholin's Glands or the Greater Vestibulars which provides most of the lubrication for intercourse.
Term
What are the human sexual responces?
Definition
  1. Exitement Phase
  2. Plateau Phase
  3. Orgam
  4. Resolution Phase
Term
What happens in the first phase of the sexual responces?
Definition

Exitement phase- Males experience vasocongestion (genitial's swell with blood), Muscles tense, and heart rate increases, respiratory rate and blood pressure increases. Mucous is also secreted by the Cowper's Gland.

- Females Labia Minoria becomes conjested with blood, and often potiudes beyond the labia major. Vaginal wall will secrete a serous fluid, which provides lubrication. The vaginal wall will no longer rest on the urinary bladder, but will stand almost vertically. The clitoris becomes 2-3 times bigger, in the same way as the penis does. The breasts will also become enlarged.

Term
What happens in the second phase of the Human Sexual Responces?
Definition

Plateau- Male= Respiratory rate, heart rate, and blood pressure are sustained; they may rise slightly after a few seconds or minutes.

(same in females)

Term
What happens in the third phase of the Human Sexual Responses?
Definition

Orgams- Male= Ejactulation of semen; characterized by two stages:

  1. Emission- Sperm travels from the epididmus to the urethra and secrections are added from the prostate and seminal vesicles.
  2. Expulsion- 5-6 rythymic contractions which expects the semen.
- Females = Experience Trachycoidia, hyperventilation, and 3-5 strong contractions of the pelvic plateform.
Term
What happens in the fourth and last stage of the Human Sexual Responces?
Definition

Resolution- Males= Reduced blood flow to the penis, causing it to become flaccid again. Cardiovascular rates return to normal.

- Female= Te uterus returns to its normal position. Cardiorespiratory rates return to normal.

 

- Males have a refractory period, where they cannot have another orgams after the first one. Females do not have this period.

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